Shout out to Lil Spindoc for carding a round that was one stroke shy of qualifying for the State. He is just a sophomore, hope he works hard and earns that spot. He may be a better golfer than hunter.

He's a better fisherman than hunter or golfer. Little jerk.

 

He was close. Would have made it in any other region, but the 6th is tough. St.X is just ridiculous.

Wow!

 

I just looked up St X's scores from yesterday's region an their 5 entrants, all juniors, shot 66, 68, 69, 73, and 73.

You just don't see that kind of scoring very often in high school golf.

And the windsock that is Nevel Meade is no joke from the tips.

Congratulations to the 3 individuals who qualified from the 8th region. Parker Harris of Highlands, Drew McDonald of NewCath, and Cody Kellem of Grant County. Looks like Bourbon Co won the 8th and Mason is runner-up.

 

The 8th region was very strong this year with several seniors. Parker Harris chipped in for birdie on the 18th hole to shoot 69 to win his third straight region individual title. Tyler Lippert barely missed a birdie putt on 18 to tie for a playoff opportunity. Drew McDonald birdied 3 out of his 4 last holes to shoot 72 and qualify for state. Cody Kellam played solid golf to shoot 72. When someone shoots 73, Jacob Vrolik of Grant County, and does not qualify, this is some vey strong competition. Seiors in this region are Harris, McDonald, Kellam and 2 from Bourbon are Crossfield and Trelobs.

In the 7th region, Ryle rolls to a win led by Austin Squires. They have 4 seniors, Squires, Gamm, Poore and Adams. Paul Huber from Cov Cath shot a 80 and is also a senior.

I want to say that Saint X wins this going away, but experience tends to rule at Bowling Green in the state tournament. Fact is, they only have two guys with state tourney experience. One of the downfalls of being so deep every year. They'll still win, but it will be closer than it should be.

 

On the individual side, Connor Haas should be the favorite. He's the most talented, tends to play well in bigger tournaments, and has had a remarkable career. He's payed good at Bowling Green in the past and should do it again this year.